HC Deb 10 March 1887 vol 311 c1741
COLONEL NOLAN (Galway, N.)

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, How many Queen's Plates are this year allotted to the Province of Connaught; who names the places at which Queen's Plates are run; and, who advises as to where these Queen's Plates should be allotted?

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOE IRELAND (Mr. HOLMES) (Dublin University)

(who replied) said: One Queen's Plate is allotted to the Province of Con-naught. The Master of the Horse to Her Majesty names the places and allots the Plates, acting as regards Ireland, I believe, on the advice of the Lord Lieutenant.